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Alexandre Dantas

b. 1979

Mixed martial artist

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Born 1979. Alexandre Dantas is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter.

Alexandre Dantas (born 1 March 1979) is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor and competitor. Dantas formerly fought mixed martial artist. He competed in the Heavyweight division. He lost his last fight at UFC 41 against Gan McGee on 28 February 2003. He is a three-time world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the 2002 champion in the open division Brazilian Championship, a five-time Rio de Janeiro jiu-jitsu champion, the 2007 champion of de ADCC trials in Brazil, the Brazilian teams champion at Gracie Barra team, three-time champion of Brazil X USA jiu-jitsu, three-time Pan-American jiu-jitsu champion, the 2000 USA Jiu-jitsu champion, five-time champion of the open division of Copa Café Jiu-jitsu in Miguel Pereira - Rio de Janeiro, among other championships.

Dantas has notable wins in Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition over Rodrigo "Comprido", Gabriel Gonzaga, Fabrício Werdum, "Marcelinho" Garcia, Demian Maia, Bruno Bastos, Fernando Augusto “Tererê”, Marcio "Corleta", and others.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Paulo Cesar Melo Jr. TKO (corner stoppage) EFC Marica 5 - Elite Fighting Championship 5

Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Loss

Gan McGee TKO (strikes) UFC 41

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Yuki Kondo TKO (strikes) UFC 27

New Orleans, United States

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Also known as
Alexandre Fernandes Dantas

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexandre Dantas?

mixed martial artist

When was Alexandre Dantas born?

Alexandre Dantas was born on 1 March 1979 in Rio de Janeiro.

What is Alexandre Dantas's occupation?

Alexandre Dantas is a mixed martial arts fighter.

What nationality is Alexandre Dantas?

Alexandre Dantas is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexandre Dantas

· Wikidata: Q4720822

· DBpedia: Alexandre Dantas

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